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EO03 BRZ

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 148,399 miles on the clock, averaging 6,386 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EO03 BRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,386

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,147
Average per year6,386
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 BRZ 36k64k92k120k148k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,147 miles
PASS
Mileage139,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage132,370 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage125,149 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,891 miles
Since last MOT+19,265 miles
PASS
Mileage105,626 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage100,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,669 miles
PASS
Mileage94,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage87,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage82,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,433 miles
PASS
Mileage76,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage72,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage68,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage64,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage60,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage57,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage53,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage48,517 miles
Since last MOT+12,231 miles
PASS
Mileage36,286 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 BRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 BRZ

What car is EO03 BRZ?

EO03 BRZ is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 BRZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 BRZ was 148,399 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 BRZ passed its MOT?

EO03 BRZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2023.

Is EO03 BRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 BRZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO03 BRZ?

EO03 BRZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.